"Lessons of the Glove" by Nutnfancy

[@EatCarbs]

Completely agree!! Whenever I am working with firewood I wear gloves. I'd bumped the blade of my saw into my gloves enough times to make them VERY valuable! Heck..I keep a pair of cheap fleece gloves in my 5.11 parka. I've had them for years and I think I paid $5 for them at Target. I've used them in the cold and they've worked well. Great video! Thanks for all your hard work.

[@JamesPLee]

Don't forget about merino wool glove lines! I will take a good wool base layer for any system over a synthetic or fleece. Fleece is too thick (relative to its wool thermal counterpart) and just lets too much wind through to be effective over wool and doesn't insulate when wet. I do however completely agree about the Mechanics gloves, they are darn near perfect in every way. I have kept each pair that I have blown out over the past five years and the kill count is 12.

[@surfing636]

Makes sense, I've destroyed some great gloves by doing hardwork with them. Just doing yardwork I use 2 or 3 different styles. Now I get much more usable life from each pair of gloves. It's really better economically too!

[@4thatdude1]

I love my Camelbak Impact CTs! I use them for mountain biking and backpacking-they work fantastic for both and the paracord pulls on the cuffs are really useful!

[@nutnfancy]

@duragezic Thanks for commenting dura and glad you like them. For the low price I haven't found anything better after three years.

[@AirForceAce3571]

cool video Nutn, love it! I've actually got a pair of mechanix gloves on order from Amazon. What you said about different gloves for different purposes totally resonates w/ my outdoor, hunting, farming and snowboarding experiences. I have a pair of medium fleece gloves that I use for hunting, but a leather/cotton pair (like the ones you hated) that I use for farm chores and others for skiing. I've tried using them out of role and it sucks, they just get ruined! thanks again dude!

[@sjfergs]

It brought a smile to my face to see your dog out there with you. I just found out my 6 year old black lab has bone cancer and doesn't have long to live.

[@dicktracy2049]

You can also use linseed oil to waterproof your leather work gloves, but make sure you DO NOT leave oil soaked rags or paper towels bunched or piled because it will likely spontaneously combust.

[@kirk22287]

Every time I think of something for you to make a video on, it magically appears when I get to your channel. Great work as usual.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Wanna be warm? Layer up! Mechanix base layer with a mitten over the top. Keeps the hands warm and I can pull the mitten off quickly.

[@sciencinessfeeling6366]

The Material Safety Data sheet makes your suggested glove treatment look pretty darned safe. Thank you for all your time and effort, Nut'.

[@131rocketman]

i bought a pair of mechanix gloves for a 2 week construction job. thats long gone and i still use those gloves almost everyday, if nothing but to keep my hands from getting dirty. iv hunted with them, lifted weights, cleaned gutters, etc etc in the past several months. they rock.

[@CampfireTalk]

Good to see similarities in our glove system for the back country. You introduced me to mechanix gloves while out on the range & they have been awesome. They also serve me well when putting out Christmas lights on the house : ) Thanks Nutn

[@JonReams]

I am normally a fair weather camper, but I am an all year bicycle commuter. I use a cold weather bicycle glove under a nice plush winter glove. That has taken my hands to -15F with only some chilly fingertips.

[@duragezic]

Just picked up a pair of those Mechanix finally a couple of weeks ago. It's just a great all-around glove thanks for the heads up on them a couple of years ago!

[@3cl3c71k0r]

I totally agree with your opinion of the Mechanix gloves. I bought a pair of knockoffs about five years ago for auto work, and I was amazed by how well I could feel tools and bolts through the fingertips. On a lark I tried dry-firing my trigger. They immediately became my shooting gloves.

[@AussieMark909]

I was bashing and slashing my way through thick undergrowth yesterday and having gloves on made it so much easier. Good for grip on the blade and also for getting hands on with the foliage. Got through without a scratch so no infection risk.

[@mr.davemaeen8136]

Nutnfancy, don't forget about the glove with the mitten attached on the back,you still have the freedom to use your fingers as needed and also be able to warm them up quicker in down time. Im 15 now, but when I was 6 I had some Duluth half finger gloves that you could pull the mitten over your fingers. They were pretty cool

[@MrFermanaghman]

I have a few pairs I wear out camping.. Slowly learning to get the right gloves for the right job. Thanks for the info

[@redshine4]

Great video, thanks Nutn! Just a quick shout out from all UK TNPers, Keep up the great work!!!

[@donnya1000]

Very important subject that is not covered by anyone. Thanks for this.

[@tonkmonster]

Good vid. So important for people to invest in gloves. Stocking up on them for emergency preparedness is good too so you can outfit friends/family/neighbors when needed.

[@Forsakenrage02]

Woo! Love seeing the different videos. Thanks Nutn'!

[@QuantumhighWW]

I love my mechanix! Thanks for the glove update you showed some great options. I would love to see some sling reviews. I am guessing your already on it, since Ive seen several in the project with good comments being made. Have a nice weekend brother, peace!

[@ArmedVegan]

I have a pair of gloves similar to the Mechanix and use them for metal/blast/fire work and they held up great. I also have some more dexterous gloves that are the same, but a little thinner material. I definitely agree with gloving up in general but am glad not to have the cold issues thanks to Texas winters. Thanks for sharing!

[@VFXBishop]

I have been a big believer in gloves ever since I was a kid bucking hay at Grandma's farm.

[@AussieMark909]

I was bashing and slashing my way through thick undergrowth yesterday and having gloves on made it so much easier. Good for grip on the blade and also for getting hands on with the foliage. Got through without a scratch so no infection risk, it's all good. I always keep gloves in my packs. Cheers Nutn :)

[@OliviaSST]

Suggestion for compromising between keeping warm and having the ability to be tactical. You could always wear 2 gloves as in two different gloves. In this configuration you might have a larger warmer glove in your non trigger hand and a smaller more dexterous glove on the other hand. When it gets really cold, you could racks your rifle nose down and put the trigger hand in a hand warmer pocket where it would be rapidly removable while the larger gloved hand begins to swing your rifle into po

[@twiho]

I put my sno-seal on suede gloves and it worked perfectly. The gloves become practically waterproof. And I find those more comfy to wear too. And the same for my fathers old school mittens.

[@MrJohn588]

I have a big problem with keeping my hands worm in the woods and the only thing i have found that works is mits with a light wight glove as a liner when you have to do a task that needs your fingers. MEC makes some really awesome ones that are really worm, comfortable, and are made with good gore-tex.

[@CArtOfTheMAn]

Ever since i saw ur vids i started shooting with gloves, and its paid off!

[@drmaudio]

I have always used a pair of Pearl Izumi Lobster gloves and a tight, grip textured, Polypropylene liner. This is all cycling gear, but works very well. You wear the liner under the Lobster gloves, which keep your hands toasty, then you just pull off the lobsters, exposing the liners when you need dexterity. I also bring a pair of leather work gloves for heavy tasks. If it is really cold, you can buy your work gloves a size big, and wear the liners under them too.

[@LordTimelord]

Good video Nutn! As a Motorcycle rider, I have multiple kinds of gloves I wear when doing that sport. One of the most important things while riding is to feel the controls and what the front tire is doing though the handlebars. Even in Cold New York State, I normally ride from April to the end of November. When riding in the warm I wear racetrack worthy double gauntlet gloves. In the rain/cold Goretex gloves with a faceshield wiper built into the thumb. The heavy cold gloves lose dexterity tho.

[@entoptics]

Another AWESOME option for dexterity are Motocross gloves. They are considerably better than Mechanix for feel, fit, and grip but probably not as tough. They offer outstanding protection from abrasion with nearly bare hand dexterity. Unless you score some with a half lining of fleece, they offer virtually no warmth though. If you look around, and don't mind weird wizard of oz coloring, they can be had as closeouts for pretty cheap ($6-$10).

[@drmcmoney]

YES! I've been waiting for some glove talk. Seriously, thanks!

[@flyhigh8313x]

Who else would put out a glove systems review? But he is absoultly right about needing different gloves for different tasks, one glove will not work for them all. And I might add that the fleece nose wipers on gloves are life, and nose savers! They are a big selling point for me if I have the option. And yes picking you nose is one of the important tasks that well all must do in life.

[@DaPlague82]

@lloydrtr I’m an aircraft maintainer in the USAF, been doing this for years. One HUGE set back with this is your hands sweat soooo bad under them. It almost isn’t worth it because the sweat makes you hands wet and then they freeze.

[@thehighboy719]

I like the puppy wobbeling through the snow :D I do love these gloves though. Thanks for the review. Just tested them on a tactical shooting/camping trip in the mountains of colorado. Ill take these with me to afganistan when I go.

[@OpaKnows]

Good to see some similarities between our glove choices, even the waterproofing method. I agree with some others, there may be some benefit in looking into motocross gloves, etc, depending on how much you really want that knuckle armor or not. There's different levels, like any other type of glove. Hard to believe you haven't done a glove tabletop before. I think you've just addressed it as you've gone along, so it seems second nature, or already built in. Thanks for all you do! Peace.

[@JosephStokes87]

Just bought these, can't wait to try them. Get them from Amazon. They're only 16 or 17 for the black/green version.

[@abiadors]

Thanks for the glove review. I have a pair of the Mechanix gloves in coyote and they fit, feel, and work great. I purchased the Hatch Specialist gloves that you recommended a few years ago and wear them daily when it is cool out. They are black and look nice enough to match my business casual look during the work week. When it's really cold, I use the Hatch Winter Specialist gloves which are fleece lined and waterproof, although I lose some dexterity.

[@keithco88]

Had mechanix gloves for ~1 yr since I saw you using them, VERY handy and warm enough for 90% of the stuff I do here in NJ. Question: have you ever done any boot reviews? My friends in the military who have come back tell me to get boots & socks, the rest is gravy. They're sending me towards the 5.11 boot. Trying to see what you like for your hikes & camp trips Keep it up man...awesome work and we all really appreciate you documenting your experience!

[@baseballman74]

great vid. often times i use baseball batting gloves for my hiking. for all season. yet winter time only when i'm in motion. when i stop i put on mammut winter gloves. but im going to try mitten this winter. thanks~

[@Kekkon3n]

My favourite glove is the German army gloves, I haven't tried the insulated winter versions but, with a slightly larger size you can fit thin cotton gloves under them. If you have the right size gloves you can use a small cell phone easily, but touch screens on smart phones are more problematic but still some times the leather works ok with the touch screen. They're also flame protected, relatively warm and they cost 1/3 of the mechanix gloves & I havent been able to brake a pair in 2 years.

[@TeaKayPea]

Nice system! I'd suggest adding pulse/wrist warmers, though. I hate exposed skin between sleeve and glove, and wrist warmers cover that part excellently. That way you keep your arteries warm!

[@Technolocaust]

WIN!! On the "Lessons of the Glove" , THx for Shot and loved the Mosin Nagant and M1 vids!!

[@monkeyboyfoo]

Allie wearing her gear is so freaking cute. I love your dog.

[@MrFatula]

one thing you can do is put on a pair of latex/rubber gloves (surgical gloves) under the mechanix gloves, it adds a bit of wind breaking. Yes that does not allow your hands to breath but it makes it warmer if you still need the dextarity but are mildly cold. Also there are a couple good companies which make skiing mittens which will fold back and have fingerless gloves under, you will have to find the ones with good closures for barrier when mitten id over fingers though. They do make them!

[@Apache91193]

dude, I got a pare of Mechanics, went shooting up in the mountains with snow, yeah they arn't the best insulators, but dang, as long as I kept them simi dry, they were amazing, LOVE THEM!!!

[@TheBCSledder]

I really like the Mechanix Mpact2 gloves. They don't have the long thumb problem I find with other Mechanix gloves and has the double palm for rope work.

[@reichandride]

I'd say consider a flip over fleece glove/mitt over the mech glove. along with a heat pack this kind of setup got me through most days last winter tree surveying.

[@lantavis]

gotta get some waterproofing on my leather ,firewood gathering gloves!thanks for the video.i have a very similar glove system.it rocks.

[@StraysGoats]

I found these at Ocean state job lot on the east coast for about 8 bucks! love em. I use them for everything.

[@twa520]

My co-workers always get on me for having a couple of types of gloves in my backpack, but I'm not outside stuffing my hands in my pockets like they are! Been trying the Mechanix recently...nice for the mild Vegas winter. Have used Pearl Izumi Winter biking gloves that were really nice for when it is cold here. They cover past the wrist so I tuck them into my jacket sleeves...Thanks for all the gear reviews! Keep 'em coming!

[@demoncleaner80]

Very informative. Gave me some ideas of what to look for. I'm in Florida, it hasn't snowed here in about 23 years... so that's not much of an issue. But I do have pretty crap circulation it seems, and my feet and hands are always ice cold indoors in the winter. I suppose I should get a pair of fleece gloves for outdoors and "JIC" for a BOB solution, eh? :)

[@johnm.3374]

I went camping once in the middle of Oklahoma... it was FREEZING! I slipped my military wool gloves on.. slept like a baby.

[@highonimmi]

all of my boots, shoes, gloves, etc are done just like you do. i use mink oil, tho. i make sure they get heated so the leather or goat/deer skin opens up. i may even do a second coating until there is some residue left on the surface. i wipe that off and know that my stuff is good to go. for some reason wool blends work better for me. i skin hates wool so i use silk biker liners under them. i like to use convertable mittens if reaaly cold. nice post!

[@multigunlover]

when i was 14 i took my cammo pants and made a crotch pocket. and it was a pocket behind my zipper where i could keep an extra pair of gloves so if my fingers got to cold while shooting i could switch them out and have warm gloves. you should look into something like that.

[@AirForceAce3571]

you'll love 'em! I use mine for shooting at the range, for bike riding and for being outside when it's cool out (like playing flag football in the fall!). Super lightweight, tight-fitting and not too expensive. What more could you ask for, right? peace man.

[@IMZReady4Anything]

I like for cold cold weather burton snowboard gloves the AK series comes with liners that are similar to your mechanix or biking gloves. And of course you can wear the main glove without the insert in cold weather like 20-30 degrees the liner only probably from 28 plus and both together at temps below 20. Of course that depends on your personal cold threshold.

[@OliviaSST]

Alternatively you could have some type of warmer outer shells covering these mechanic's gloves for when it gets REALLY cold. But which you could remove your fingers from the shell to retain some of the therm protection but all of the dexterity.

[@mjc20095]

You read my mind ive been looking at getting mechanix gloves but couldnt decide if I wanted to go with the m-pact gloves or those and I think ill go with those and save 10 bucks. Thanks ALOT!

[@SezMan716]

Awesome vid man :) been waitin for you to do a vid like this. Answered a lot of questions I had

[@seancsv]

Have you tried the Wells Lamont nitrile coated gloves? There are some insulated ones, some with kevlar fabric. The nitrile coating offers a good waterproof dexterous coating. I found the insulated ones in a local hardware store and I immediately grabbed them to replace the non-insulated nitrile gloves I use for chain installation. I then went onto Amazon and purchased a few different models for testing. I'm interested in seeing how the kevlar ones will perform.

[@edgar1013]

I usually always have a few different types of gloves in handy for everyday light duty and around the property work. Always keep my hands protected.

[@vvomero2]

Any updates to your glove systems? I would be interested in seeing a new video, especially about winter gloves.

[@nutnfancy]

+VVomero He uses the PIG gloves a lot, but original mechanix are far and away his usual EDC pieces. I grabbed those touchscreen mechanix on sale for $10 a pop and haven't worn through all of them out just yet. -TD

[@IMZReady4Anything]

The snowboarding gloves I find to be a but tougher than ski gloves because boarders tend to grab the sharp edges on their boards more often than skiers when performing tricks and what not.

[@randomazn420]

I own 2 pairs of 5.11 Tactical Tac2 gloves. I use one pair at themachine shop when im lifting heavy materials and I use the other pair when I go shootin. Love those gloves.

[@redknight808]

Thanks for making this vid. I'll be moving to the North West this year and have been looking for cold weather gear to keep in my car and BOB. Definitely some good food for thought here. As someone who has never really dealt with snow, I admit that I've been a "spray on" sealant guy my whole life, so it was good to see the real stuff by way of the Sno-Seal. Also, I was a bit surprised to not see any hand warmer packs mentioned. Anything wrong with them that I should know about? Thanks again!

[@yappene]

I'm so glad you mentioned te leather gloves. Must have. When I go on a campout for scouts I always bring a pair for dealing with the fire and harder dirtier tasks. Gathering wood with my cold steel kukri (bought on your recommendation, well worth the money), never easier. I do want to pick up a pair of mechanix though, I need a good pair for more casual wear and shooting. Also, sorry for the spam, but could you get back to me on the thing I messaged you about? Thanks.

[@actionjksn]

I Have a lot of trouble with dexterity while wearing gloves, even with the good mechanics type gloves. I am a carpenter so I also have very tough hands almost like built in gloves. I do have a pair of the Craftsman mechanics gloves they are actually quite good. I just won't go to gloves until my fingers start getting really cold. Another good glove for maximum dexterity is Baseball batters gloves. We used them framing houses long before the mechanics type gloves were invented.

[@ZeeWebbose]

Nutn' I'm not sure if you can get them in the US but in Australia I use Ansell Hyflex Kevlar gloves for working. They are EXTREMELY cut resistant. They are an industrial work glove with maximum dexterity. I used to wear the mechanix gloves but have changed over to these now. Maybe there is an equivalent in america you can review?? Brand "Ansell", Part number "HyFlex 11-630"

[@SgtThorn]

Hey Nutn, dont know if you got any other comments on this but I recently got the Mechanix gloves, same you use, coyote brown and everything, even gottem from Amazon. Upon recieving them I noticed slight differences that it looks like they upgraded a few things such as the wrist strap is a think durable rubber instead of the spandex strap and a few minor changes to the finger tip cut is more rounded than straight. also the entire thumb is black, still looks good, I dig em. just a head up FYI

[@Bill11812]

@IffyTrigger Good point! I would love to see how Nutn stores all his gear. Being a gear-nut myself I often have to try and find creative ways to stack stuff and still be able to get to it!

[@K2shadowfax]

Good vid. You did mention it already, but fwiw, for absolute must-have warmth, try a pair of mitts! Military surplus is a good place to go rummaging! Back on the biker gear: battery pack heated mitts / gloves...cheap, simple to use, and very, very warm!

[@longtoes12]

I use a pair of B n Q work gloves (genral purpose work gloves) for airsoft, bushcraft and bikerides, serve me well most the time. although found they weren't so good with the pistol so i use those fingerlees glove/ mitten.

[@Smokin07ram]

Great Vid Nutn! I live in a occasionally very cold Canadian environment where I find the Windstopper (membrane) fleece gloves warm enough until I need mitts. I have been using Ziener gloves and have been getting them for $24.00. I think they are good buy and the membrane adds no real bulk or weight. They are delicate and not working gloves, but they keep my hands warm enough in windy and cold environments. Hope that helps! Peace!

[@Krauseinator]

Mechanix gloves are great but when it gets cold up here in Michigan I switch to an awsome pair of arcteryx gloves I got as a gift a while back

[@WORRO]

Nice video brother. Looking at the mechanix gloves as you talk lol... Thumbs up from the sandbox!~~John

[@lloydrtr]

Hey Nutn, in colder conditions try wearing medical type latex gloves underneath the Mechanix gloves. your heat will stay contained in the glove better.

[@kewldudesweet]

nutn! have you seen convertable mittens? they flip or convert to fingerless gloves so you can have max dexterity then you can just flip them back to mittens and your nice and toasty again... they rock!!!

[@icedreams5]

why was there no mention of wool? Im asking here: Wouldnt those ski gloves/emergency [i need to get my hands warm,no fire gloves] fail if they get sweaty or more so just wet. Wool still keeps the same warming property even if they're wet. As a emergency warming glove,why not a wool glove? Good video,i'm all for using gloves. thanks Nutn

[@lucky15driver]

Hi Nutnfancy I like the Mechanix origonals also I also found them in Multicam at an auto parts store of all places. great vid. ps... I noticed your rapidly appraoching 1000 vids. congrats in advance.

[@RebelSapper]

They come in woodland too... my personal favorite!

[@igneous061]

good tips about gloves dude, i got flese gloves and they serve fine to protect from cold...

[@millster101]

Great subject . Thanks for sharing

[@t328]

great video gives us lots of choices.

[@sweatingbullets0933]

man, I learn so much from you. thanks for everything nutn'! Corporal-USMC

[@Ready2Run1]

@mysciencenow nice- now i see how. i tend to go through quite a number of leather gloves splitting wood in the summer and working on trucks, but not as many as you!

[@Maxokll]

ActivArmr™ Cold Weather Combat FR Tactical Glove- Yes, no, maybe? These look really good! I have gone the Mechanix route as a mechanic and been through dozens of pairs. Although, you're 100% on the dexterity! I also wanted cold weather protection too and not need to carry so many different pairs perhaps. Hard core work gloves for woodworking and such, the heavy gloves you show are a must. Can't argue there. Just wondering if you've seen or used the ActivArmr™ ones.

[@TSGEnt]

I use Wells Lamont high dexterity gloves. A little cheaper than Mechanix, but I feel just as tough. Have you tried the WL high dex gloves?

[@MrJTHinton]

Ha! Been using mechanix gloves for years. As a mechanic. Use this in shooting, and camping/hunting too. They have a few types that work well in different uses.

[@AKARazorback]

What also works is wearing a Ice Breaker (for example) liner glove inside the Mechanix Original (or tactical) glove for more warmth...

[@rickpayne90]

hey Nutn. Wells lamont has a type of glove with a synthetic fiber back with a leather/hide palm and fingers. Kinda like a combination of mechanix and work gloves great fitting good dexterity and a leather palm and fingers...If you find the right size its like heaven.

[@galvanni1]

If you had to pack one pair in your 3-day bugout bag - would you still use these or would you opt for the traditional yellow smooth cowhide work gloves. I would think for heavy batoning and survival work they would be better.

[@FunkyPertwee]

It seems I wear Mechanix medium in the winter time and large in the summer. I can hardly get the mediums on when its hot outside!

[@andreas0741]

You should trie using the mechanix gloves and a goretex shell mitten some time! It works great! keep your videos comming, they rock my world!! :)

[@boxcarbunny]

i like seirus wind proof and swix 3 finger ski gloves. I hike alot and this works down to 20 f so far. If i need to shoot i can easily take off the ski gloves and my hands are plenty warm

[@DeUser1337]

Kevlar Nitrile Gloves saved my hands at work, as a sharp aluminium board slided trou my fingers, they are unbelivebal cut resistant. In germany they are common used for such a work. I hope this will help somone :)

[@C0VVB3LL]

Those leather work gloves are great with old wool GI liners.